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Vortex Defender-ST 3MOA Red Dot Tan
The Vortex Defender-ST 3MOA Red Dot Tan is the do-it-all micro red dot you’ve been waiting for. Designed for handguns, shotguns, and carbines, this optic is built to perform in the toughest conditions—from the range to real-world duty. The Defender-ST is rugged and reliable by design, featuring a large viewing window that delivers fast target acquisition and a wide field of view. With motion-activation and a crisp 3 MOA red dot, you gain faster follow-up shots, clearer aiming in varied light, and a more intuitive sight picture for rapid, repeatable accuracy.
In the field or at the drill press, you’ll appreciate the Defender-ST’s thoughtful engineering. The aspherical lens minimizes distortion and preserves true colors for a clean sight picture, while the ShockShield polymer insert protects the lens and internals from daily abuse. The fast-rack texturing on the optic face gives you solid traction for racking slides off rough surfaces, ensuring you can operate confidently even with gloves on. Motion Activation automatically powers the dot when it detects movement, and the 10-minute auto-shutoff conserves battery life when you’re in transit or waiting for the next rep. A user-friendly button lockout protects brightness settings during transport or re-holstering, so you won’t accidentally dim or brighten the dot mid-competition or drill.
Practical maintenance and ease of use are built into every Defender-ST. The top-mount battery design allows easy battery swaps without re-zeroing, so you stay on point even after a replacement. With 10 daylight brightness settings and compatibility with night-vision, this optic stays versatile from bright sun to dim dusk. The Defender-ST is parallax-free in practical terms, meaning the dot remains centered and accurate even as your eye position shifts slightly. Its unlimited eye relief makes it forgiving for rapid target acquisition across different firearm platforms, which is particularly valuable for offhand shots, moving targets, or defensive scenarios where you don’t have perfect alignment every time. The matte black, low-glare finish reduces reflections and helps conceal your position, while the single-piece chassis keeps weight down and robustness up.
Whether you’re building a duty rig, sport carbine, or a home-defense setup, the Defender-ST’s specifications align with real-world needs. It is designed to withstand the elements—waterproof and fogproof to handle rain, dust, and temperature swings. Shockproof construction resumes performance after recoil, and the compact 1.83-inch length with a light 1.48-ounce weight keeps your firearm’s balance steady. This 3 MOA dot is bright enough to pop in daylight and precise enough for close-quarters engagement, delivering a reliable aiming point without clutter. The Defender DOT is calibrated to deliver consistency across changing conditions, so you can trust your sight picture when timing matters most. With a robust 25,000 hours of battery life on a CR2032, you’ll spend less time fiddling with power settings and more time shooting, training, or staying prepared.
Key features at a glance
- Large Viewing Window for fast target acquisition and broad field of view
- Aspherical Lens for distortion-free sight picture and truer colors
- ShockShield Polymer Insert to absorb daily abuse
- Fast-Rack Texturing for confident slide racking on any surface
- Motion Activation with 10 Minute Auto-Shutoff to save battery
- Button Lockout prevents accidental brightness changes
- Top Mount Battery for quick, hassle-free changes without re-zeroing
- 10 Daylight Brightness Settings with edges tuned for daylight conditions
- Night-Vision Compatibility on the two lowest settings
- Parallax Free design keeps a precise sight picture with minimal parallax
- Unlimited Eye Relief for rapid, forgiving aiming across platforms
- Low-Glare Matte Black Anodized finish for camouflage and durability
- Single-Piece Chassis keeps the optic compact and lightweight
- Waterproof & Fogproof to weather harsh environments
- Shockproof built to withstand recoil and impact
SPECIFICATIONS you’ll want to know include a DeltaPoint Pro mounting footprint, a 3 MOA Defender dot, bright red color, and a CR2032 battery with an impressive 25,000-hour runtime. It is truly a 1x sight with a robust, practical feature set: 1x magnification, unlimited eye relief, and a parallax-free aiming reference that minimizes the need to perfect input angles while maintaining speed. The Defender-ST weighs only about 1.48 ounces and measures 1.83 inches in length, making it a near-seamless addition to most handgun slides, shotguns, and carbines without adding bulk or unwanted contact with your firearm’s optic line of sight. Its performance-oriented design ensures you receive near-immediate dot visibility in bright daylight and a reliable, clear reticle under low-light conditions—an essential combination for both competition and field use.
Designed for versatility, the Defender-ST Tan complements tactical black and foliage finishes while blending into environments where concealment matters. The combination of motion activation, rugged chassis, and user-friendly maintenance makes this micro red dot a practical upgrade for shooters who demand speed, accuracy, and reliability. Whether you’re chasing fast strings at the range or maintaining readiness in a duty scenario, this optic keeps pace with your actions and your environment. It’s more than a sight; it’s a performance system engineered to adapt to you and your weapon.
Ready to elevate your aiming game with a compact, robust optic that thrives under pressure? Explore the Vortex Defender-ST 3MOA Red Dot Tan and experience a sight that’s built to perform when it matters most. Discover how this micro red dot can fit your tools, your style, and your routine—and see the difference fast target acquisition and dependable brightness can make.
| Large Viewing Window | For fast target acquisition and large field of view. |
|---|---|
| Aspherical Lens | For distortion-free sight picture and truer colors. |
| ShockShield Polymer Insert | To protect against hard, daily abuse. |
| Fast-Rack Texturing | Aggressive texturing on face of optic for racking slide off any surface. |
| Motion Activation with 10 Minute Auto-Shutoff | Automatically activates with motion while 10 minute auto-shutoff saves battery life. |
| Button Lockout | Prevents accidental brightness adjustment during use or transport. |
| Top Mount Battery | Easy battery change without having to re-zero your optic. |
| 10 Daylight Bright Brightness Settings | Daylight bright, illuminated center dot aids in faster center-point acquisition in bright daylight conditions. |
| Night-Vision Compatibility | The lowest 2 settings are night-vision compatible. |
| Parallax Free | All green dot and holographic sights will exhibit some small amount of parallax. Matching current industry practice, this small amount would be considered "parallax free" and will make a negligible difference in performance. |
| Unlimited Eye Relief | Non-critical eye relief for rapid target acquisition. |
| Low-Glare Matte Black Anodized | Corrosion and wear resistant anodization provides low-glare matte surface and helps camouflage the shooter's position. |
| Single-Piece Chassis | Compact and lightweight. |
| Waterproof | Designed to withstand harsh weather conditions. |
| Fogproof | Designed to withstand a wide range of temperatures. |
| Shockproof | Rugged construction withstands recoil and impact. |
| Mounting Footprint | DeltaPoint Pro |
|---|---|
| Dot Size | 3 MOA |
| Dot Color | Bright Red |
| Battery Type | CR2032 |
| Battery Run Time | 25,000 hrs. |
| Magnification | 1x |
| Reticle | 3 MOA Defender Dot |
| Eye Relief | Unlimited |
| Adjustment Graduation | 1 MOA |
| Travel Per Rotation | 25 MOA |
| Max Elevation Adjustment | 115 MOA |
| Max Windage Adjustment | 145 MOA |
| Parallax Setting | Parallax Free |
| Length | 1.83" |
| Weight | 1.48 oz. |
Shipping policy
Shipping Policy
Here's how shipping works at Hunt The Night. Your exact shipping cost shows at checkout before you pay. If something isn't covered here, call 1300 486 444 or email contact@huntthenight.com.au.
Where we ship
We ship within Australia and to New Zealand. A few products can't be sent to every state. If that applies to your order, checkout won't offer shipping to that address.
Shipping costs: Australia
● Standard, orders under $1,000: $20
● Standard, orders of $1,000 or more: no shipping charge
● Express Post, orders under $2,000: $28
● Express Post, orders of $2,000 or more: no shipping charge
● Bulky items (tripods, gun bags and the like), any order total: $40
● Bulk projectile packs: $100 (Standard only)
Bulky items ship Standard, even if you pick Express Post.
Shipping costs: New Zealand
● Standard: $45
● Bulky items: $60
When will my order ship?
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If your order has a pre-order, special order or backorder item in it, the whole order ships together once everything's here.
What can't be shipped?
We can't ship ammunition, primers, safes or anything else marked pickup only. You collect those from our Pakenham store:
Hunt The Night, 1205 Koo Wee Rup Road, Pakenham VIC 3810
Mon to Wed and Fri 8:30am to 5:30pm, Thu 8:30am to 7:30pm, Sat 9am to 3pm, Sun closed.
Firearms
Firearms only go to a licensed dealer, or you pick them up from us with a valid PTA (permit to acquire). To have one shipped, fill in the Dealer to Dealer section on the product page. We contact your dealer and arrange the shipping. Your dealer handles the PTA and the handover to you.
Return postage
● Change of mind: you pay the postage to send it back. Change of mind items are exchanged or swapped for store credit, not refunded.
● Wrong item sent by us: we send you a return label at no cost, and you can ask for a full refund.
● Faulty items are a warranty matter. Use the warranty request form.
● There's no restocking fee.
Please wait for our approval before you post anything back. Start with the Request a Return form. Full return rules are in our Refund Policy.
Refund policy
Returns Policy
We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If for any reason you're not, we're here to help! Please review our return policy below:
Return Eligibility:
● Returns: You may return new, unopened items within 30 days of purchase or delivery for store credit or an exchange for another product, except for the exclusions listed below.
● Change of Mind purchases are not eligible for return, only exchange or store credit.
● Exclusions: Certain items are not eligible for returns AND exchanges, including:
○ Ammunition
○ Primers/Explosives
○ Rifles
○ Clearance items
Return Process:
1. To initiate an online return, please follow the instructions provided on our return request page: Request a Return
2. For in-store returns, please contact Hunt The Night/Pakenham Outdoors directly at 1300 486 444 and select the appropriate option for your return.
3. Condition of Items: Items must be unused, in their original packaging and product tags must be present and in original condition to be eligible for return. If the item is opened or used, it may not be eligible for a refund or exchange. (Conditions are subject to staff discretion)
Return Due to Our Error:
● If the return is a result of our error (e.g., we sent you the wrong item), we will provide you with a return shipping label at no cost to you.
● In this case, you will also have the option to receive a full refund.
Faulty Items:
● A faulty item is a warranty matter, not a return due to our error. We'll help you make a warranty claim with the maker or supplier, for a repair or replacement under warranty. Start with our warranty request form.
● This doesn't change your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. See the Warranty Policy below.
Refunds and Store Credit:
● For eligible returns, we offer either store credit or an exchange for another product.
● Refunds will only be issued at the discretion of staff and/or if the return is due to an error on our part (as mentioned above)
How to Contact Us:
For any questions or concerns, please reach out to our customer service team via our website or call 1300 486 444 for in-store return assistance.
Layby Purchases
Layby purchases must be paid off in full within 8 weeks of paying the deposit. You can pay off the balance in part-payments of any amount, at any time, within those 8 weeks. A 7-day grace period applies after the due date, with no late fees. If you cancel, or the layby is not paid off by the due date (plus the 7-day grace period), we keep the deposit or 20% of the total order value, whichever is more, out of the payments you have already made. We will not seek any further amount, and anything you have paid above that will be refunded.
Warranty Policy
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).
If a product is returned under a warranty claim and is found to have no fault, the purchaser will be responsible for all associated costs, including inspection, handling, and return postage.
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